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Winter chapping
Extreme dryness, fine cracks linked to cold and hot water.
Educational information: this article does not replace a medical diagnosis.
Key points
Signs to observe
- Short washes with lukewarm water, superfatted soaps, gentle drying.
- Immediate application of a barrier cream (ceramides, shea butter, petrolatum) after each wash.
Useful steps
- Gloves in winter.
- Air humidifier with intense heating.
Monitoring and medical advice
- Bleeding fissures: liquid bandage (collodion).
Relevant ages
Child · Teen · Adult · Senior
When to seek care
Seek medical advice if signs worsen, persist despite the suggested measures, or concern you.